Mix the following ingredients together and grind to a fine paste: chilly powder, turmeric powder, pepper powder, cinnamon pieces, cloves, fennel seeds, garlic crushed and shallots.
Fry sliced onions and add this to the previously ground paste.
Add chicken pieces to the mixture and marinate for 1-2 hours.
Take out the chicken pieces and fry it till crispy and done.
Stir in the fried chicken pieces into the remaining marinade and mix well in low flame.